Archives and Special Collections
Our team is committed to acquiring, preserving, and providing access to special collections and archives. Our collection includes rare and unique materials in all media formats, to support the teaching and research missions of Western University.
We also support records management operations, including preserving and providing access to university records.
Members of the local community and researchers from around the world are welcome to use the archives and special collections.
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Staff Members
Tom Belton
Head - Archives and Special CollectionsSpecialties
- Archives and Special Collections
- University Archives
- Photographic Records
Amanda Jamieson
ArchivistSpecialties
- Literary Archives
- Architectural Archives and Built Heritage Resources
- Archival Instruction
Lisa Lawlis
Assistant ArchivistSpecialties
- Business Holdings
- Digital Preservation
- Web Archiving
Zack MacDonald
Map LibrarianSpecialties
- Cartographic Materials
- Historic Geographic Information Systems (HGIS)
- Spatial Data
Deborah Meert-Williston
Special Collections LibrarianSpecialties
- Rare Books
- Mediaeval Manuscripts
- Local History Publications
Leanne Olson
Digitization and Digital Preservation LibrarianSpecialties
- Digital Preservation
- Digitization and Digital Repositories
- Metadata
Theresa M Regnier
Archives AssistantSpecialties
- Public Service
- Collection Processing
- Inventory Control
Connie Sutherland
Archives AssistantSpecialties
- Information and Public Service
- Course Readings
- Collections Maintenance
Leslie Thomas
ArchivistSpecialties
- Local Organizations and People